Cuticle tattoos are the ink-spirational new trend stealing the hearts of minimalists everywhere.
From permanent to temporary, the look involves getting a small and simple tattoo below the cuticle of your finger nail. And the intricate inkings have been making their way up many an Instagram and Pinterest feed of late.
Read more: Poignant, creative and clever tattoos
From small black stars and sleek stripes, to gold patterns and polka dots, the microscopic inkings are so discreet and beautiful.
So, whether you’re looking to add another tattoo to your collection or simply looking for some inspiration for your first inking, we’ve selected 30 of the most unique designs that would inspire any tattoo enthusiast.
H/T: Pop Sugar
Images: Instagram / Pinterest
Dots and arrows
Via Instagram
Dots and ovals
Via Instagram
Stars and stripes
Via Instagram
Lettering and symbols
Via Instagram
Symbols
Via Instagram
Dots and petals
Via Instagram
Flower petals
Via Instagram
Tiny dots
Via Instagram
Stars
Via Instagram
Black symbols
Via Instagram
Tiny dots
Via Instagram
Small petals
Via Instagram
Spider's webs
Via Instagram
3 dots
Via Instagram
3 droplets
Via Instagram
Stars and bows
Via Instagram
Sleek strips
Via Instagram
Gold crowns
Via Instagram
Mixed shapes
Via Instagram
Stag
Via Instagram
Two triangles
Via Instagram
Black and gold
Via Instagram
Black intricate design
Via Instagram
Triangles
Via Pinterest
Dots and leaves
Via Instagram
Stars
Via Instagram
Yellow and black
Via Instagram
Black and silver
Via Instagram
All gold
Via Instagram
Gold shapes
Via Instagram
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